"Kate are you serious?!"

"Ethan I just poured us both a full glass of wine to the top! Yes, I am serious! She is arriving tomorrow morning with Christian's entourage! Normally I wouldn't be in a state of panic however as I recall you were with her not to long ago. I mean I know you were hesitant about her at first but then you guys were together and then bam! Not together anymore! Now you have a new girlfriend. Have you even told her about Mia?"

"No Kate, I haven't."

"What exactly went wrong with you two? I need all details before she gets here. No stone unturned Ethan!"

"Mia is a beautiful person. She is funny, sweet, and genuine. When I found out she was interested in me it caught me off guard. It wasn't a love at first sight thing for me however she was amusing and I honestly thought she would grow on me. I definitely had a lot of fun hanging out with her but it came down to the point that I liked her more as a good friend and nothing else. She didn't make me feel the way Leila does. It wasn't fair to her and I told her it was best if we just stayed friends."

"And how did she take it?"

"She just said okay and walked away. Grabbed her purse and keys and left my apartment. I literally stood there confused at what had happened. I didn't expect the conversation to end so abruptly. I didn't hear from her for a while and then I came out to New York. You probably know more about how she felt than I do."

"I do know she was angry. She was hurting inside and….um…Ana had to calm Christian down because he basically wanted your ass on a platter for hurting Mia."

"Yeah I remember that quite well."

"Well you should have had some forethought before you decided to date Christian Grey's little sister. I don't need to tell you this, but Christian….is nuts! I am super surprised that Mia is even coming out here. It makes me nervous like Christian is planning some crazy attack on you and using Mia as bait."

"Aren't you being a bit imaginative?"

Kate pinches her fingers together.

"Alright, alright maybe just a little bit. Mia is a good friend of mine and you are my brother. I don't want either parties getting hurt."

"I need to talk to Leila right now."

"Yes you better because I guarantee if you don't give her a heads up, that panicked, surprised, deer in the headlights look that you gave me after this morning's rendezvous will be nothing in comparison to when Mia shows up."

"Please tell me you didn't tell her she could stay here!"

"No, am I stupid? Of course not! She will be at Christian's apartment anyways so it won't be a big deal. You better talk to her ASAP."

"I will."

Back at Leila's apartment…..

"Well Lele I was a bit surprised to find out all this information. I'm also a bit disappointed that you didn't come to me."

"I wanted to Olivia more than anything its just I was afraid you would judge me and then run off and then I wouldn't have anyone to lean on.

"You can always lean on me Lele. No more crazy secrets!"

"Deal!"

Our sisterhood bonding moment has been interrupted by a knock on the door. Olivia races to open it.

"Hi Ethan, come on in."

Ethan walks over to me, smiling, pulling me into his embrace. I grab his face and start kissing him.

"Get a room!"

I smile wickedly.

"Come with me Ethan, lets do as we're told."

Olivia rolls her eyes at us and shakes her head. With a smoothie in hand she heads to the sofa to watch one of her many horrendous dating reality shows.

Ethan seems distracted as I take his hand and lead him to my bedroom. He sits on my bed and waits for me to close the door.

"I wasn't expecting you until seven."

"That's because I have something I need to talk to you about."

Fuck no! Does he know about my connection with Christian? Is he breaking up with me? My body is becoming eerily hot right now. I need to keep it together, appear strong.

"Is everything alright?"

He takes off his shoes and moves to sit at the top of my bed by the headboard. He opens his legs and motions for me to come and sit in between them and against him. I immediately comply. He folds his arms around me and I hold onto his arms. This is the most comforting position with Ethan. I now know whatever he has to say can't be bad. This is our comfort zone. We've disconnected ourselves with the reality around us and have made ourselves completely in sync with each other.

He hugs me tighter.

"Baby remember when I told you no secrets?"

I don't know if I like where this is going

"Yes."

"Well what I'm about to tell you isn't much of a secret as it is a way of an explanation of things that are about to take place."

"Ethan please get to the point. You are starting to make me nervous."

"I had a girlfriend not too long before I came to New York. We were together maybe a couple of months. It didn't work out between us, the chemistry just wasn't there. I told her that I wanted to be friends because she is a great friend but I know she didn't feel the same way. Anyways she is flying into New York tomorrow morning because she says she wants to hang out with Kate but I know that she just wants to find out who I am with now."

I playfully punch his arm.

"Wow really Ethan? You have a crazy ex-girlfriend that would fly cross-country just to see who you are with?"

I laugh at this poor girl's, who I don't even know, attempts to see my man.

"That's what one would think however did I fail to mention that she is the sister of Christian and Elliot Grey?

The world just became silent.

The biggest WHAT THE FUCK moment I've had by far!

"Mia Grey! Ethan you were with Mia Grey!"

"You've heard of her?"

Of course I know who she is. Christian had a couple family portraits at Escala and some pictures of her scattered around. I never met her personally however one time I overheard Christian on his phone arranging some security detail for Miss Grey.

"Um ya…I googled him. Saw that he had a sister and brother named Mia and Elliot."

My luck with just keeps getting better and better…and..UH-OH if Mia Grey is coming is Christian or Anastasia coming?! Or Taylor! FUCK!

"Babe whats wrong?"

I just realized I said that last word thought out loud.

"Nothing, nothing. I mean it's a little intimidating you know. This high-profile family intertwined with you and Kate. It's a bit overwhelming. Is it just Mia coming?"

"Yes, well her security team as well, but not to worry, nothing wild is going to happen."

I struggle to breathe. I wonder if Taylor will be coming. I sure hope not.

"Lele, I love you. Nothing bad is going to happen. I won't let anything happen to you. You are my world now and no billionaires, exes, or crazy sisters that show up unexpectedly will be able to tear me from you."

"I love you too babes." I hide like a child afraid of monsters under her bed. I snuggle close to his chest as his chin rests upon my head.

However, Olivia is right. None of them are here….yet. I need to employ the whole I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I don't care about Christian anymore. I have all I need. I need to just enjoy my time with him. Love can prevail.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, anything."

"Why exactly were you in the living room naked instead of in bed with me when Kate walked in?"

I giggle at the thought of what happened.

"Um well I wanted to take a shower and leave you a cute note by your pillow. I went out looking to find some paper and a pen and happened to find Kate instead."

That story does tend to offer some comic relief to the crazy situations the universe has forced me to deal with.

"And what were you going to right on that piece of paper?"

"Round 2."

There goes that wicked grin again.

"Is that offer still valid?"

I go to my bedroom door and make sure its locked. I head over to the bed.

"Baby I want to take in all of you right now."

I saunter over to my closet and pull out a blue scarf. I then strategically and carefully put it around Ethan's eyes.

"Whatever you do, until I say so, do not touch me at all."

Maybe a pang of jealousy has hit me over Mia's impending arrival however I am proving to my man that he is mine and I am his. I know that this isn't over yet he gives me strength and I owe him.

I start from his neck, planting small kisses around the base. He is wearing a blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up. I love that look. I put my hands under his shirt and rub his chest. I take my hand out from underneath and then unbutton each button slowly. Ethan is breathing heavily. He reaches for me. I gently smack his arm back into place.

"No touching."

I pull his shirt off and admire his muscular build. This man is perfection. My hands find their way to his belt and quickly I undo it. As I move my hands over him I find evidence of his arousal. Undoing his zipper I free him from the constraint of his jeans.

"Baby what are you going to do?"

I lean forward into his face, putting my finger to my lips."

"Shh….patience Mr. Kavanagh."

I throw his jeans on the floor along with his boxer briefs.

"You don't disappoint Mr. Kavanagh."

And in one motion I take this man in, savoring every detail. He winces and gasps in pleasure as I push my mouth deeper. He moves to my mouth's rhythm. His breathing is getting heavier and in between pants he manages to speak.

"I need you now!"

I release myself from him. He sits up and undoes the scarf around his eyes. In a blink of an eye all my clothes have been removed and thrown with his onto the floor. With his hands he makes his way to the point that demonstrates my lust for him. Thrusting his fingers inside of me he whispers in my ear.

"Don't scream."

With that being said, he tears open a condom and thrusts full force inside of me. His hand immediately covers my mouth. With every push inside of me I lose myself deeper into his intimacy. I grab fistfuls of his hair as my body convulses underneath him. Unexpectedly he takes himself out of me and flips me on my stomach.

"On your knees."

I obey him instantly. He takes the blue scarf and ties it around my mouth.

"I only want to hear the sound of me pulling in and out of you, nothing else."

Again, he breaks through me not just physically but emotionally as well. I breathe rapidly in pleasure. As our bodies pulsed together with quickness neither one of us could hold out any longer. He held my hair as he pushed me from behind. I felt his steady release as he held tightly onto my hair, pulling it, and sending me over my precipice along with him.

It may be five o'clock in the afternoon but me and Ethan take a well-deserved nap and never leave the peaceful sanctuary we have created here today.

"Do you think Olivia's pissed?"

"Not at all, if I'm right and I know I am she is still going through her DVR recordings of her reality shows. Oh dammit, Ethan, babe its 5! We promised we would have dinner with your sister at 7!"

"Its alright. We aren't that far away. I'll leave in a few minutes. I just like my alone moments with you where I can have you all to myself." He starts to blow kisses on my back and there is no way I'm coming off this cloud.

"I'm just want a small nap, so I'm well rested for tonight."

"I think I can help with that."

Ethan heads to my dresser and holds up two lotions.

"Do you want coconut warm breeze or warm vanilla sugar?"

"What are you going to do?"

"Coconut warm breeze, warm vanilla sugar. Which one?"

"Hmmm….warm vanilla sugar sounds real nice."

He puts the other lotion back onto my dresser and heads over to me in bed.

He puts a pillow underneath my breasts and has me lay on my front so that my back is exposed. He then begins to rub the lotion onto my skin massaging around my collarbone and making circular motions around my shoulders. The intensity of his massage make me feel so good. I love the way he squeezes and pushes my lower back.

Oh, Ethan love, where have you been all my life!

"Does it feel good babes?"

"Yes please don't stop."

As I fall asleep to Ethan's soothing strokes on my back.

I wake up and my angel is gone. I stride out to the living room to see Olivia turning of the television.

"Have you really been watching reality TV for three hours?"

"Have you really been having sex for three hours?"

I give her a snobby look.

"Why yes I have and I had a very relaxing massage. When did he leave?"

"About an hour ago. I need to start getting ready and so do you. Do you know where we are headed?"

"I think for something Chinese. Ethan mentioned something about Kate loving Chinese food and knowing of a real cute place down here so I think we probably are headed there.

"Okay sounds good. Lets get you into something that WON'T leave much to the imagination….however…I think you've gotten the point by now.

"I feel much more confident Olivia. I want to have a good relaxing evening and just have a good time. Should I wear this black mini dress or the metallic strapless belted dress?"

"I like the metallic strapless belted dress. Its gorgeous since its short in the front and low in the back. Its very I'm being casual but I'm also here to party too!"

"You are to funny Oli."

"Yes, I know." She says this while fanning herself with her hand. "Also I know a piece of jewelry you have that would make this entire ensemble complete!"

"Whats that?"

"Your diamond bracelet." She pulls it out of the bottom of my jewelry box.

"Olivia, Christian bought me that diamond bracelet. I can't wear that out tonight."

"Of course you can. Just because your broken up with the guy doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the perks of what you got out of it! Plus no one has to know. Do you really think Ethan is going to question you, "Hey babes what insanely rich guy bought you that? To which you would reply, "Oh honey bear Christian Grey the crazy gazillionaire…its over between us though..your my main squeeze!"

"Okay number one, I don't talk like that AT ALL…emphasis on AT ALL….secondly I feel strange about wearing it. Its like bringing something from the past into something new and I just don't want it to mesh."

"Honey, you have no choice. You all are meshing right now with Ethan! Whether you want to believe it or not. I'm not saying you are going to run into Christian again or what not…I guess we will cross that bridge when we get to it…but you know Kate is best friends with Christian's wife..that's much more tied together than a bracelet!...ugh what a tangled web thou weaves!"

"Yes Olivia and a dangerous one at that."

"I know I don't need to be the one that tells you this but you need to tell Ethan about Christian."

Olivia is right however I just feel that I can't do that. One of two things can happen, Ethan will think I'm loony, how could I date a billionaire, or Anastasia will find out and find a way to break us apart. Better yet that might be Christian's motives. I know Christian wouldn't want me near his family. He made that point very clear when I last saw him. I just hope and pray that things settle down. Maybe soon I'll clear the air with Ethan.

Back at Ethan and Kate's Apartment…. (Ethan's POV)

"So what do you really think of Leila. Honestly?"

Kate manages to start talking while applying her mascara to perfection.

"I think she is really pretty. I think she is really sweet. I think she is hiding something."

"What?! Like what?! How could you possibly pick up on something like that?!"

"Ethan, the girl looked like she was going to go into full blown cardiac arrest this morning."

"You did catch her naked."

"No it wasn't just that. She was nervous in the car. Very nervous I could sense it."

She caps off her mascara and begins to put on lipstick.

"Really Kate, she probably felt intimidated."

"Ethan I read people. That is what I do. Now I'm not saying that I think you shouldn't be with her. You know that I would tell you straight out that I don't think you should be with her if I didn't feel that it was right for you. What I'm saying is that there is something on that girl's mind that's bothering her and that is evident in her body language. Why don't you just talk to her. Ask her if there is anything she wants to tell you."

"Fine Sherlock, but I still think she was just intimidated by your presence."

"Yeah, ill admit I do have that effect on people. Its what makes me so badass!"

I laugh at my sister's witty banter that as much as it annoys me, its home. I'm glad she doesn't dislike Leila. I really see things progressing with her. Leila impacts me in a way that no one else can. I am not going to let her go for anything in this world.

All of a sudden the doorbell rings. I don't think we were expecting anyone.

"Ethan, didn't you tell Leila we were going to meet her at her place?"

"Yes I did, I'll go see who it is. You aren't expecting anyone?"

"Not at all."

I open the door to find Mia Grey standing right in front of me. I big smile flashes across her face. She does look incredible in pleated sleeve black mini dress. She is wearing a gold necklace I bought her on one of her outings. This can't be good.

"Hi Ethan." She looks at me twirling her clutch.

What is she doing here and why now.

"Are you going to invite me in or am I going to have to get Sawyer and Brian?"

I move over as she enters the apartment. I hear Kate's footsteps racing from the bathroom to the living room.

Thank goodness, she heard her too!

"Mia baby how are you?" She leans in and gives Mia a huge hug. "We weren't expecting you until tomorrow."

"Well yes I was set to arrive tomorrow morning however after I made plans to leave Christian found out that one of his companies had some executive on the board who was committing fraud or something like that. Anyways he got "Christian" and I didn't feel like being there when he was being "Christian." I found a flight, asked him if I could come early and he sent me right over. He's too preoccupied with that issue and Ana and the baby so it was easy to lose him for a bit."

"Your phone is buzzing."

"Ya…speak of the devil."

"Hi brother what's up!"

"You didn't call when you landed."

"Well I kinda just landed. I got off the plane and headed to straight to see Kate. I was going to call you just now."

"Sawyer called to let me know you landed one hour ago."

"Christian, please. I am fine. I just needed to clear my head. I have a lot on my mind and I know you do to. Your just better regulated at making time for everything more so than me…and in a certain order. I am sorry I promise I will be more in communication." Mia rolls her eyes and walks aimlessly around the living room as she speaks with her brother.

"I am a bit relieved to know that Sawyer and Brian are there. Listen Mia, I expect you to adhere to what we agreed upon. No staying at Kate's either."

"Christian, I know. Your apartment. I just stopped at Kate's to say hi, maybe catch some dinner. I'll be back at the apartment tonight and I will be in touch."

"Fine. His voice is now softened.

"Laters, Christian."

"Laters, Mia."

Kate is the first one to speak up.

"Does that ever get old? The whole in your business 24/7 thing? I am surprised Ana puts up with it."

"Trust me Katie she puts up with a lot more than I do. At least I can go home when I want and my parents don't put up such a fuss. After that bullshit kidnapping thing he has all the family on protection detail. Ana doesn't know it but he has extra people looking out for her when she is at work now that she is pregnant. I know he can be a little extreme at times but he does love us and I love him. I guess you can say I wouldn't have it any other way."

"Okay well as long as you are still living a life."

"Be careful Kate, apples don't fall from the tree. Yes Elliot is much more relaxed than Christian but give him a reason to worry and you will be on the same detail! Anyways I'm here a night early so I'm ready to have some fun."

What is the best way to tell your ex you guys are going out to have dinner with your new girlfriend. Kate walks to Mia who is now sitting on the sofa.

"Mia, me and Ethan had dinner plans tonight…with his new girlfriend."

Wow…that was smooth….real smooth Kate.

Mia looks uncomfortable for about a second. Then stands up quickly from the sofa.

"I'm going to be honest. I know this may seem awkward but we are going to be in each other's lives for a very long time. Yes Ethan and I enjoyed a very brief romantic moment in time however it was fun, yay, good times. Lets move on. We can still be great friends right Ethan."

I walk up to Mia. She is a sweet soul I never wanted to hurt her.

"Mia, you know I care about you a lot. I'll always look out for you. You are my friend."

"Yeah, I know. So with the cheesy conversation past us, why don't we all go out. I can meet this new lady."

"Whats her name?"

"Leila."

Back at Leila and Olivia's apartment… (Leila's POV)

"Lele your phone's buzzing. It's a text from Ethan."

"I'm putting in my earrings right now. Just read it to me and I'll tell you what to say back."

A few moments later I hear Olivia gasp.

"I think you need to sit down."

I stop fidgeting with the second earring and head out to the living room.

"Okay what is it?"

"I'll read it to you. "Baby I love you so much. I can't wait to see you however we hit a small snag in plans. Kate is coming but so is Kate's friend, Mia. Yes Mia. I promise no drama will explain later. Don't want to talk in front of them two. Please say Olivia is still coming?"

"What the hell Olivia! Mia wasn't supposed to come in until tomorrow. I didn't think I would meet her! Oh shit!"

"Is Mia Christian's wife?" She looks at me confused.

"No Anastasia is remember! Don't you ever really listen!?"

"Don't get all attitude with me! Who the hell is she?"

"She is Mia Grey, Christian Grey's little sister and coincidentally enough Ethan's ex-girlfriend."

"NO FUCKING SHIT! Wow….your life gets days of lives by the minute!"

"Olivia please stay near to me. I feel as if I'm about to pass out!"

"Calm down. It will be okay. I don't care how rich she is or who her brother is or the fact that she dated Ethan. No one will hurt you, I won't let her get to you."

She rushes to the bathroom and retrieves my missing earring. She puts the earring on for me as I am shaking uncontrollably, the bracelet jiggling on my wrist.

"Cut that shit. Don't let them see you afraid."

I hear a commotion of people outside. Olivia heads out to the window.

"Whats going on outside."

Well, there is this big black SUV with two men coming out from the front and opening the doors.

I immediately run to the window.

Please don't let it be Taylor, please don't let it be Taylor.

I get a good look at the two man security team. None of them are Taylor and I don't know these men. Phew! First close call. Ethan comes out with Kate and then Mia. His sister is gorgeous. Its as if Olivia can read my mind.

"Damn! Christian Grey's sister is hot!"

"You know how to make a girl feel better, you just do Oli." I'm banking that she can tell the sarcasm in my voice.

As we argue my doorbell rings. Olivia goes to open it.

I stand at my window wondering how long of a climb is it down there.

I hear Ethan's melodic voice.

"Olivia this is my sister Katherine Kavanagh, Kate this is Olivia Manning.

"Very nice to meet you Olivia, please call me Kate."

Mia Grey walks right towards me while Olivia and Kate are being introduced. She flashes a warm smile to me and extends her hand.

"I'm Mia Grey, so nice to meet you."

"I'm Leila, Lele, for short." Nice to meet you as well.

Her face becomes fixated on my bracelet.

"That's an incredible bracelet. Where did you buy that?"

"It was a present."

"Its exquisite. I have two that are similar."

She touches my bracelet then spins it around my wrist.

"My family is very fond of this jeweler and own many pieces my him. He creates incredible jewelry. I haven't met anyone yet with similar tastes. Very refreshing."

Ethan breaks the conversation.

"Ready to head out?" He grabs my waist and draws me near to him.

"Ready."

As we walk out the door towards an impending apocalypse I feel Mia's gaze on me. Not because I'm next to Ethan but because she knows something. She senses a connection I have with her family. No, it can't be. I try and rid myself of my thoughts. There is no way a piece of jewelry can change everything.